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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,406.96, 624,294 and 248,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,406.96, 624,294 and 248,418.18 is: 342,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,406.96 : 624,294 = 248,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,406.96/624,294 = 248,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,406.96x = 624,294 × 248,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,406.96x = 155,085,979,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,085,979,264.92/452,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,801.93

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